By Lisa M. CollinsAugust 4, 2011Colonie's Bloody Mary has left a trail of loving fans.

Colonie, on Atlantic Avenue on the border of Brooklyn Heights and Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, makes a fine Bloody Mary, packing a punch and lots of flavor but refreshing and not at all “thick,” thanks to the clever addition of Clamato.

Tamer Hamawi, the owner and man behind many of the fanciful cocktails at Colonie, shares the recipe with South Brooklyn Post:

Colonie Bloody Mary

Tabasco

Worcestershire

Fresh Lemon Juice

Celery Salt

Fresh Ground Pepper

Fresh Jalapeno – finely diced

Cilantro

Horseradish – fresh grated

2 oz Vodka

Oloroso Sherry – just a dash

Top with Tomato Juice (or Clamato Juice for a Bloody Caesar)

Build over ice in tall glass. Garnish with olives/cherry tomatoes/celery/lemon